135i Coupe Order

[Olf]

Nohedes said:

Thanks for the replies re the 335i. I don't want to sound churlish, but could you be any more specific?!

Don't forget I'm trundling around in a 520d at the moment, so a 330i with the improved engine is going to feel pretty quick in comparison. What do you mean 'different beastie'? Presumably a lot more torque, or do you mean a fundamentally different driving manner due to the extra power, i.e. totally different car to drive?

Obviously I will test-drive both, but I'm looking for about £7k's worth of difference over 3 years to justify the tax/lease/fuel costs over the 330i.

Thanks

It's things you never think of until you actually own the car for a while. E.g. a 5 series has independant climate control for driver and passenger. 3 series doesn't and you can't spec it. So what happens with the 1 series. It's not just a size thing... Really you have to drive them. We could blither on all day but the only thing that's going to convince you one way or the other is 24 hours in each car.

[Vesuvius 996]

I can't help thinking that they've got to shift it, and you're the one person who seems willing to buy absolutely anything which will do its b0llocks in depreciation.

[Egbert Nobacon]

Vesuvius 996 said:

I can't help thinking that they've got to shift it, and you're the one person who seems willing to buy absolutely anything which will do its b0llocks in depreciation.

Just seen pictures and details of these 1 series coupe's for the first time and I have to say that anyone considering spending the best part of £30k on one needs their head examining.

One can get any number of excellent second hand vehicles for £30k and finance them through the business(if that is a pre requisite)thereby saving collosal initial depreciation.

[gwatson]

I am very interested in replacing my Z4 for a 1 Series Coupe either a 123d or more likely the 135i, however as a private buyer the depreciation scares me. Think I'll wait for an ex-demo or 9 month one old this time next year.

G

Edited by gwatson on Wednesday 25th July 18:04

[abarber]

Olf said:

It's things you never think of until you actually own the car for a while. E.g. a 5 series has independant climate control for driver and passenger. 3 series doesn't and you can't spec it.

Er, yes it does. My E90 330iSE certainly does anyway.

[Olf]

abarber said:

Olf said:

It's things you never think of until you actually own the car for a while. E.g. a 5 series has independant climate control for driver and passenger. 3 series doesn't and you can't spec it.

Er, yes it does. My E90 330iSE certainly does anyway.

OKay, bet it not available on a 30k one-er though. It's wasn't on the E46.

[alfaspiderman2]

Nohedes said:

Thanks for the replies re the 335i. I don't want to sound churlish, but could you be any more specific?!

Don't forget I'm trundling around in a 520d at the moment, so a 330i with the improved engine is going to feel pretty quick in comparison:

A reasonable question. I've driven an A3 TDi for the last 4 years (a big mistake that I don't want to repeat...

SO, strong performance was top of my list when seeking a replacement. I tried lots of things: 325i, 530i, 530d, Golf R32, 159 3.2 V6, E320.....and then a 335i

Simply, the 335i was awesome. Instant acceleration, fantastic noise (rivaling the R32). It feels truely special...a real wolf in sheep's clothing.

The 330 is a very very good car, no doubt, but you'd always hanker after the twin turbos.....

[Nohedes]

Olf said:

abarber said:

Olf said:

It's things you never think of until you actually own the car for a while. E.g. a 5 series has independant climate control for driver and passenger. 3 series doesn't and you can't spec it.

Er, yes it does. My E90 330iSE certainly does anyway.

OKay, bet it not available on a 30k one-er though. It's wasn't on the E46.

All SE and M-Sport spec 1-series come with dual zone auto aircon in the UK I think you'll find

Alfaspiderman - cheers, I think you're probably right, which is why the 135i also appealed - spanky engine and won't require a contibution. Having said that 3yrs is a long time so my heart tells me 335i M-Sport saloon.

Anyway, sorry about the thread hijack!

For anyone that is interested there is loads of info re the 1-series coupe at www.1addicts.com/forums (disclaimer - no connection to me).

[alfaspiderman2]

Nohedes said:

Olf said:

abarber said:

Olf said:

Having said that 3yrs is a long time so my heart tells me 335i M-Sport saloon.

I followed my head 4 years ago and ended up regretting every minute of it as a smoked around in my Audi. If you've any kind of petrol in your veins, get the 335i, you won't regret it

[abarber]

Olf said:

abarber said:

Olf said:

It's things you never think of until you actually own the car for a while. E.g. a 5 series has independant climate control for driver and passenger. 3 series doesn't and you can't spec it.

Er, yes it does. My E90 330iSE certainly does anyway.

OKay, bet it not available on a 30k one-er though. It's wasn't on the E46.

It's standard on a 22k 318iSE.

[Donut]

abarber said:

Olf said:

abarber said:

Olf said:

It's things you never think of until you actually own the car for a while. E.g. a 5 series has independant climate control for driver and passenger. 3 series doesn't and you can't spec it.

Er, yes it does. My E90 330iSE certainly does anyway.

OKay, bet it not available on a 30k one-er though. It's wasn't on the E46.

It's standard on a 22k 318iSE.

SE spec upwards on 1 and 3 series, It wasn't dual zone on all E46 models which is probably where that idea came from.

[CatherineJ]

Olf said:

abarber said:

Olf said:

It's things you never think of until you actually own the car for a while. E.g. a 5 series has independant climate control for driver and passenger. 3 series doesn't and you can't spec it.

Er, yes it does. My E90 330iSE certainly does anyway.

OKay, bet it not available on a 30k one-er though. It's wasn't on the E46.

Well unless I am being very thick, the last time I was in my 1 series (last night) it had independant climate control.

Edited by CatherineJ on Thursday 26th July 11:08

[Olf]

Dual zone?

Oh well - I give up. Buy the one series over the 335i then. You'll only regret it for the whole time you own the car.

[Rochester TVR]

Nohedes said:

Alfaspiderman - cheers, I think you're probably right, which is why the 135i also appealed - spanky engine and won't require a contibution. Having said that 3yrs is a long time so my heart tells me 335i M-Sport saloon.

Thats exactly what I have as my daily car.

I picked mine up my 335i M Sport Saloon back in January and done nearly 10k very happy miles in it so far... I would highly recommend one. They are a fantastic tool that can cope with just about every situation thrown at it.. and to boot just turn off the traction control and it becomes a completly different beast.

If you have any questions I'd be happy to answer them...

Lee

(Alfaspiderman - Not long til you get yours now, have you noticed that EVO are running a 335i touring as a long termer? Worth a read. Ive just bought a new car that makes the 335i feel slow! If thats possible )

[alfaspiderman2]

counting the days now (11th September due date)

335i will be plenty quick enough for me (for now at least)

following the story of the EVO 335i Touring every month....the guy seems to like it

Edited by alfaspiderman2 on Thursday 26th July 22:22

[gizlaroc]

The 135i will be so, so much better than the 335i as a drivers car.

I have just sold my 335i m-sport, I bought that because I also have a 120d (tuned to 205bhp and 450nm) that was getting used more than my 535d dms tuned touring, the one is a fantastic car handling wise, just as comfy and generally more fun, the downgrade from the 535d to the 335i was to try and get the handling and fun of the 1er but with the praticality and a more grown up image of the 5er into one package. Don't get me wrong the 335i was awesome, and with the xede it would keep up with 99% of cars on the road, quicker than my CSL in a straight line, but it is a big car still, the 1er is more like an E30 in feel, not as raw but it has a weighty steering feel and is very chuckable when you want that.

I am really, really looking forward to testing the 135i, remapped it will be seriously quick, I was getting 4.5 seconds to 60mph in the 335i touring, and I would expect the 135i remapped to beat that by .2 seconds. It will also return 33mpg on a run, and 25mpg all day every day, which is awesome.

I would love a new M3, but it is again getting big and heavy, and the V8 with its 12-18mpg starts to get real pricey. Yeah for £30k I could buy another CSL, but the cost to run these things are not cheap, my CSL in he last weeks I had it cost me £1050 for warranty, £800 for tyres, £2800 for a new bumber and it needed an inspection I at £750-1200, you have to consider all that.

I think the 135i will do very well after a few people have driven it, the 130i is nice, but not quite there, this will be a completely different bal game, already plenty of E46 M3 owners are considering them, I would gues for £30k you could get one with Nav, leather, dsp sound and xenons and the 5year 60k mile maintanance pack with a bit of discount, no other car will come close in price performance terms, if the residuals do OK it will be a blinder.

[FesterNath]

I hope the residuals are awful, then I can pick one up for buttons after 18 months.

[marc]

I was driving along the M4 and came of at the A34 junction last night, and when I got to the roundabout a 135i Coupe was infront of me. The BMW badges were taped up and the car was on a YC XX XXX prefix plate so had obviously come into the BMW distribution centre at Thorne. It was in the Red that's in the photos. Couple of points

(a) It looks absolutely fabulous in the flesh. Much better resolved in my eyes.
(b) Boy oh boy - it shifts.

Will be a corking car

Mark

[flattotheboards]

Paracetamol said:

CatherineJ said:

I have the opportunity to buy the first 135i coupe at my dealer.

First and ONLY!! Youd have to be insane to spend 30k on one of these

and it looks absolutely awful

[uktrailmonster]

Also considering a 1 series Coupe in the next year or so, but the more practical 123d. Seems like a better compromise for day-to-day driving. I like the looks of the M-sport, but I'd be concerned about the ride quality on UK roads. That would have to be a drive before buying decision for me. I'd more likely go for the 123d SE with sports seats etc.

But if it's anything remotely approaching £30K I'll be looking elsewhere. Also been looking at the 330d saloon, as there are some big discounts to be had at the moment. See www.drivethedeal.com for example. I'd feel happier paying close to £30K for a well specified one of those. But if the 123d comes in at under £25K including options, it could well be my next car.